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Kristen Fries

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
3
Latest publication
Sep 22, 2026
Outlet visibility, for The Alpena News
Top 500K sites
Earliest in this view
Jul 28, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · By Kristen Fries

    Some kind of different (opens the original)

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    Remember the 2000 movie "Pay it Forward?" For those of you who have never seen it, the base storyline is about a kid wanting to change the way people treat each other. He decided to do acts of service and kindness for others to see if others would "pay it forward" with no strings attached. Ever wonder why that movie wasn't based on a true story? I don't. More times than not, we are motivated by self-interest. "What's in it for me?" or "How will this benefit me in the long run?” I recall after th

  2. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · By Kristen Fries

    What’s your rush? (opens the original)

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    Growing up in Alpena was one of the best experiences of my life. I remember as a young teenager walking all over town where everyone was a welcoming familiar face. People were, for the most part, truly friendly and genuinely cared about one another. Neighbors looked out for each other. Teachers invested valuable time and effort in their students. Businesses offered products and services at a fair price with optimal customer service. Learning to drive in Alpena was a luxury, rush hour was nonexis

  3. Article · Jul 28, 2026 · By Kristen Fries

    Motivated by anger (opens the original)

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    Have you ever been mentally exhausted by angry people around you? I have and I've decided that their anger has motivated me to speak out about it. These people can drain us, demean us, and distract us from healthy relationships. In an instant they can ruin family gatherings, assault friendships, and make us question our sanity at times! Anger has touched my life in more ways than I care to count. The utter despair I've felt from other people's destructive anger has led me to seek guidance and wi

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